Chandra Levy murder: arrest warrant issued

Authorities in the United States have issued an arrest warrant for an incarnated Salvadoran immigrant, alleging that he was involved in the 2001 murder of Washington intern Chandra Levy, according to reports.

Ingmar Guandique is in a federal prison in California for attacking two female joggers in the Washington park, where Levy's remains were found nearly seven years ago.

Jeffrey Taylor, the federal prosecutor in the case, said that Guandique was being sought on charges of first degree murder, which would keep him in prison for a minimum of 30 years if he were found guilty.

"We allege that Guandique murdered Miss Levy on, or about, May 1, 2001," Mr Taylor said. "We believe that Miss Levy was a random victim of Guandique, who allegedly attacked and killed her as she walked or jogged through Rock Creek Park on May 1, 2001."

In 2002, investigators questioned Guandique about Levy's slaying after he was convicted in the other attacks, but he denied any involvement in Levy's disappearance and killing.

Levy's disappearance dominated the headlines for weeks after her relationship with Gary Condit, the former California congressman, was revealed and the subsequent scandal led to him losing his seat in Congress.

"For the Levy family, we are glad they are finally getting the answers they deserve," said Mr Condit. "For my family, I am glad that their years of standing together in the face of such adversity have finally led to the truth."